The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-06-30

TO no n thing are we more ndeDted Tor
it than to the cultivated and interested
taste of the ubiquitous drummer.
A monument is to be erected in Elm
wood Cemetery, Charlotte, in memory of
the Confederate dead. 1t will be unveiled
on the 3Oth inst. and Gov. Vance will de-
liver the address. A large crowd is ex-
pected.
Col. L. L. Polk, the editor-in-chief
of this paper, will address the farmers Of
St. Matthews township at a school house
a mile South Of Bennett B. Bufalo's,
Wednesday afternoon, July 9th, at $3.50
o'clock.
Our readers will note with pleasure
the number of able articles we have this
week on most important subjects. Read
"'The motive-power Of the farm" and
"Taxes do not create wealth." and the
articles on organization. {
The 2O5 little orphan boys and girls
at Oxford had a happy day on the Oath inst.
Grand Master G. II. Robinson and J.. J.
Macks, of Wilmington, and DR.. Dixon,
the Superintendent of the Asylum, made
speeches and the day passed off most
pleasantly.
Mr.. John E. Ray, the Business Man
ager of The PROGRESSIVE FARMER, has a
very valuable house and lot for sale or
rent. Also a fine half-grade Jersey COW
and three-quarter Jersey heifer, and a
good cutting knife for sale. See adver-
tisement in another column.
We desire to call the attention of our
patrons to the advertisement of J. w.
Watson, the reliable photographer, which
will be found by reference to another
column. If you need anything in his
line, give him a call. We know from
experience that his statements may be
relied upon. (c\
I'VE regret to see that the Alabama
Agriculturak College wa entirely de-
stroyed by fire. on fhe = inst. 1t cost
100000 and the Aabamians feel that they
cannot do without it, SC they resolved to
rebuild it at once. And this is the feel
ing in all the States where they exist and
are properly conducted. y
The patriotic people of Raleigh are
going to have a huge time on the fourth
of July, and they invite all their country
cousins to come and participate in the
joyous occasion. The programme is an
interesting one, but we believe they have
concluded to leave off the reception of
the " captured rebel flags"
We are indebted to the management
of the Chowan Baptist Female Institute
for a kind invitation to attend the COM
mencement exercises Of the institution
July 18th and goth. The annual sermon
will be preached by the Rev. W. B.
Royal, of Wake Forest, N. c., and the
literary address will be delivered by the
Rev. Baylus Cade, of Louisburg, N. G.
The early and the latter rains have
blest the earth and the husbandman re-
joices in the glorious prospect of a bount-
eous harvest. Wheat has been harvested
in good condition, and the growing crops
of cotton, corn, grasses and vegetables
throughout the State, are clean and
growthful. There is general complaint
in regard to the condition of the tobacco
crop, but taken altogether we have not
enjoyed a more cheering prospect within
the past twenty years..
We are informed by n of the COM
mittee of arrangements that at the meet
ing of the Orphanage Association at
Thomasville on the 9th Of July, ample
arrangements have been effected for the
comfort. and pleasure Of the large crowd
which is expected. Three refreshment
stands, five good springs of water, good
shade and plenty Of it, and a big dinner
at 25 cents, with fine speeches from fine
speakers, are some Of the attractions.
We hope to see a tremendous crowd on
that occasion.
Kit is a rule of THE PRoGREssIvE
FARMER not to blow or puff anything
simply because it is advertised in its
columns. It is the fixed purpose of the
paper not to admit to its columns the adj
vertisement of any humbug or fraud if it
knows it. 1t desires to have such things